smoked turkey
main | meat thanksgiving turkeybrine:
2 cups apple cider
2 gallons cold water
1 1/2 cups kosher salt
1 cup brown sugar
5 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tbsp. peppercorns
2 oranges, sliced
2 lemons, sliced
5 sprigs rosemary
3 bay leaves
- combine all ingredients in large pot and bring to a simmer until salt and sugar dissolve
- cool to room temperature and use to brine turkey 18-24 hours
smoke:
10-12 lb. turkey
1 onion, quartered
1 lemon, quartered
fresh herbs
canola oil
salt and pepper (or rub)
- stuff turkey with onion, lemon, and herbs
- tie legs together with kitchen twine
- brush large pan with oil and place turkey in the pan with wings tucked under the body
- smoke at 250°F for 5-6 hours, until thermometer in thickest part of thigh reaches 165°F
- rest at least 15 minutes before carving and serving
source: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/smoked-turkey-recipe/